Quick Transmigration: The Villain Is Too Pampered and Alluring - Chapter 65

When Xiao Dingcheng walked into Tangnuan Courtyard, he saw Sheng Nuan standing under the crabapple tree, painting a portrait of him.

Dressed in vibrant clothes, riding a spirited horse, every stroke of the brush brought him to life on the paper… There is a soft smile on her lips, and her eyes were filled with warmth and admiration.

Xiao Dingcheng felt a slight tightness in his chest, and when he remembered the reason for his visit, he found it somewhat difficult to speak.

But it was something he had to say eventually…

He walked over and embraced Sheng Nuan from behind, and heard the person’s cheerful voice, “Your Lordship, is my painting good?”

Xiao Dingcheng gave a soft “mm” and said, “From now on, in private, just call me husband.”

Sheng Nuan sneered in her heart, but outwardly she feigned confusion and hesitated, “Sister Liu said… that would not be proper.”

Xiao Dingcheng took her hand, turning her to face him. “This is what I permit. From now on, if anyone has objections, let them come to find me.”

Sheng Nuan immediately gave him a sweet smile. “Husband, you’re so good…”

Xiao Dingcheng pulled her into his arms, hesitated for a moment, then finally spoke, “Nuan Nuan, there’s something I want to discuss with you…”

Moments later, after hearing Xiao Dingcheng’s words, Sheng Nuan’s face paled, and her eyes reddened.

She shook her head, flustered. “Apologize to the Princess Consort? But the cat wasn’t mine, it had nothing to do with me…”

This woman, who usually wore a cheerful smile, now showed such an expression of grievance that Xiao Dingcheng couldn’t bear to see it.

Xiao Dingcheng reached out to steady Sheng Nuan and said softly, “I know, I know it’s unfair to you, but this is the best solution right now. Nuan Nuan, I…”

Xiao Dingcheng felt somewhat embarrassed and found it hard to continue, but just at that moment, he heard Sheng Nuan suddenly say, “Alright.”

He was stunned and looked up, meeting her tear-filled eyes.

She said, “Husband, don’t worry. I’ll take the blame, just don’t trouble yourself anymore, alright?”

So, the reason she was enduring her grievances and agreeing to take the blame was simply because she didn’t want to make it difficult for him!

In that moment, Xiao Dingcheng felt as if something deep within his chest had been touched, and he experienced a fleeting throb.

He pressed his lips together, said nothing, and pulled her into his arms, whispering softly, “My dear Nuan Nuan…”

Sheng Nuan heard the customer service’s prompt: “Host, Xiao Dingcheng’s favorability rating is 50.”

Then, with a look of grievance on her face but her heart actually full of joy, she went to the Princess Consort’s Chuilan Courtyard to confess her wrongdoing…

The news spread quickly, and everyone reacted differently.

Liu Rumian heaved a long sigh of relief, but her heart was filled with resentment.

The Princess Consort was always strict, so hopefully, this time she would punish that little bitch Sheng Nuan properly.

In the Old Madam’s courtyard, after hearing the details from Gui Momo, the Old Madam snorted coldly. “Her heart’s in the right place… but she’s still a bit of a fool.”

Gui Momo chuckled, “Miss Sheng cares for the Heir Apparent. It shows she is wholeheartedly devoted to him.”

The Old Madam let out another cold snort. “That brat is also blind. He has a good one right in front of him but chooses to stick with an ugly one who causes all sorts of trouble…”

Meanwhile, in Jingluan Courtyard, Princess Lin’an’s expression was indifferent.

It wasn’t surprising that she chose to save Huai Prince’s Heir Apparent secondary consort… after all, that’s just how she was, always meddling in others’ affairs.

But to think that she would confess on behalf of Liu Rumian, just because of Xiao Dingcheng’s words?

Did she care that much about Xiao Dingcheng? Not only did she pretend to be an ordinary person to be his concubine, but she also repeatedly acted as a shield for his favored concubine time and time again…

Su Lan asked quietly from the side, “Your Highness, are you going to help Miss Sheng?”

Princess Lin’an replied coldly, “Why bother with her? If she enjoys taking the blame, let her take the punishment.”

With that, Princess Lin’an flicked his sleeve and rose to head toward the chamber…

Su Lan bowed and exited, but as she reached the doorway, she heard Princess Lin’an’s icy voice again, “Call her to come and serve me.”

Su Lan’s eyes flashed with understanding as she bowed and left.

But not long after, Su Lan returned alone.

Princess Lin’an was leaning on the couch, resting with his eyes closed. Without opening them, he coolly asked, “Dong Qingshuang won’t release her?”

Seeing that the princess looked like he was about to chop the Princess Consort into pieces at any moment, Su Lan quickly replied, “No, Your Highness, it was the Old Madam who asked Miss Sheng to leave, saying she wanted her to copy Buddhist scriptures.”

Princess Lin’an was silent for a moment, then let out a cold laugh, “She sure knows how to win people over…”

Originally, Sheng Nuan was to be punished by kneeling, but before the Princess Consort could give the order, Gui Momo arrived with a message that the Old Madam had called for Sheng Nuan to copy scriptures for her.

The Princess Consort couldn’t not give the Old Madam face, so she could only agree, though she was a bit surprised.

She knew the Old Madam was protecting Miss Sheng, but she couldn’t figure out why.

Just as Gui Momo was about to leave, she paused and turned back to the Princess Consort, saying, “It’s quite a coincidence, isn’t it? As soon as the Heir Apparent returned, Miss Sheng came to confess… Earlier, the Old Madam sent two new concubines to entertain, and it was also Miss Sheng who went, while Miss Liu was never seen.”

With that, Gui Momo took Sheng Nuan away.

The Princess Consort sat in the reception hall, her brows furrowing as she contemplated Gui Momo’s words… After a moment, she raised her voice and called, “Liang Chen.”

The head maid entered in response. “What are your orders, Mistress?”

“Look into this thoroughly…”

Sheng Nuan was brought to the Old Madam’s courtyard.

When she arrived, she respectfully bowed and then stood silently.

The Old Madam glanced at her and snorted, “Bearing the blame for someone else, and now you know to feel wronged? Serves you right.”

Sheng Nuan sniffed, “It’s not that…”

The Old Madam sneered, “Still daring to talk back!”

Sheng Nuan rubbed her eyes, “I’m not feeling wronged. I just think I’m really lucky. Back home, I had my grandmother to spoil me, and now I have the Old Madam to care for me…”

The Old Madam’s expression stiffened slightly, then she snorted, “Get on with copying the scriptures. Do you think you’re here to enjoy yourself?”

Sheng Nuan wiped away her tears and smiled, “Okay, I’ll go right away.”

At night, the lights in the small Buddhist hall burned brightly all night… No one knew that Sheng Nuan lay on the table, fast asleep, while the pen on the table moved by itself the entire night.

Early next morning, the Old Madam sat in front of the mirror as Gui Momo combed her hair.

The Old Madam asked in disbelief, “Did that fool really copy scriptures all night?”

Gui Momo, equally surprised and amused, nodded. “She’s copied over half of the Lotus Sutra… And just before dawn, she went to the small kitchen, saying she wanted to make breakfast for the Old Madam.”

The Old Madam withdrew her gaze and huffed, but her expression softened.

In this deep courtyard, it was rare to find someone so genuine… might as well keep her around for amusement.

Later, Sheng Nuan accompanied the Old Madam for breakfast.

On the dining table were wontons and cold side dishes that she had made with the help of customer service… For the first time, the Old Madam finished a small bowl of wontons, and Gui Momo beamed with joy.

Before leaving, the Old Madam rewarded her with a jade bracelet before allowing Gui Momo to escort her out.

When Sheng Nuan returned to Tangnuan Courtyard, Liu Rumian had already heard the news that Sheng Nuan hadn’t been punished at all last night, but had been taken by the Old Madam and had even shared breakfast with her.

For a concubine, that was an enormous honor.

Liu Rumian smashed several more vases in her rage.

A few days later, when she learned that the Old Madam planned to take the Princess Consort and Princess Lin’an to Huguo¹ Temple to offer incense and was bringing Sheng Nuan along as well, she smashed all the remaining vases in her room…

When Sheng Nuan found out that the Old Madam was taking her to offer incense, she knew she had successfully latched onto this thigh.

So, on the day of the incense offering, she dressed simply and elegantly, happily riding in the same carriage as the Old Madam.

Su Lan arrived a step too late and could only tell Princess Lin’an that Sheng Nuan had gotten into the Old Madam’s carriage.

Princess Lin’an’s expression remained indifferent.

Either she was caring for the little girl in the Cold Palace, or looking after the Old Madam in the manor… Was this the legendary respecting the old and loving the young?

1. Huguo – means protecting the nation. So Huguo Temple refers to a temple dedicated to the protection of the nation. ↵